Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Venus'

English Word: Venus

Key Russian Translations:

• Венера [ˈvʲenʲɪrə] - [Formal, Proper noun; Used for the planet Venus or the Roman goddess]

Frequency: Medium (Commonly encountered in scientific, astronomical, and mythological contexts, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: A1 (Beginner; Straightforward borrowing from Latin with minimal inflection, suitable for early learners)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Венера: [ˈvʲenʲɪrə]

Note on Венера: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'в' is pronounced as a voiced labiodental fricative, and the 'е' is a front mid vowel. Non-native speakers may struggle with the palatalized 'нʲ' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The planet Venus (astronomical context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Венера - Used in scientific discussions, astronomy, or educational settings to refer to the second planet from the sun.

Usage Examples:

• Венера — ближайшая планета к Земле в нашей Солнечной системе.

  Venus is the closest planet to Earth in our Solar System.

• Астрономы изучают Венеру с помощью телескопов.

  Astronomers study Venus using telescopes.

• Венера имеет густую атмосферу, состоящую в основном из углекислого газа.

  Venus has a thick atmosphere consisting mainly of carbon dioxide.

• Миссия "Венера-Экспресс" была запущена для исследования планеты.

  The Venus Express mission was launched to explore the planet.

Meaning 2: The Roman goddess Venus (mythological context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• Венера - Used in literature, art, or cultural discussions to refer to the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Roman mythology.

Usage Examples:

• Венера изображена в многих произведениях искусства Возрождения.

  Venus is depicted in many Renaissance works of art.

• В древнеримской мифологии Венера была богиней любви.

  In ancient Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of love.

• Храм Венеры в Риме был одним из самых почитаемых мест.

  The Temple of Venus in Rome was one of the most revered sites.

• Венера часто ассоциируется с Афродитой в греческой мифологии.

  Venus is often associated with Aphrodite in Greek mythology.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Венера" is a feminine noun (first declension in Russian). It follows standard noun inflection patterns for case and number. As a proper noun, it is less frequently inflected in casual use, but in formal or grammatical contexts, it changes as follows:

Note: This is a regular inflection pattern for feminine nouns ending in -a. It does not have irregular forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Венус (rare transliteration variant, used in some poetic or archaic contexts; implies the same mythological figure but with a more direct English borrowing)
• Antonyms: N/A (As a proper noun, it doesn't have direct antonyms, but conceptually, it could contrast with figures like Марс [Mars] in mythology.)

Related Phrases:

• Венера в утреннем небе - Refers to "Venus in the morning sky," a phrase used in astronomy for the planet's visibility.
• Храм Венеры - Means "Temple of Venus," often in historical or cultural discussions.
• Планета Венера - Translates to "Planet Venus," a common phrase in scientific contexts.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "Венера" directly corresponds to the English "Venus" as a proper noun, maintaining its astronomical or mythological meaning without significant alteration. It is typically used in formal contexts like education, science, or literature. When discussing the planet, pair it with adjectives for precision (e.g., "планета Венера"). For the goddess, it's often in artistic or historical narratives. Choose this term over variants like "Венус" for standard, everyday Russian usage. Grammatically, remember its feminine gender for agreement in sentences (e.g., "Венера красива" - Venus is beautiful).

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Treating "Венера" as masculine or neuter, leading to incorrect adjective agreement (e.g., incorrectly saying "Венера красивый" instead of "Венера красивая").
  Correct: Use feminine forms, e.g., "Венера красивая планета." Explanation: Russian nouns have grammatical gender, and "Венера" is feminine, so adjectives must agree.
• Mistake: Confusing it with "Венер" (a rare or misspelled form).
  Correct: Always use "Венера." Explanation: "Венер" is not standard and may be a learner's error from incomplete transliteration.

Cultural Notes:

"Венера" carries significant cultural weight in Russian contexts, often linked to Soviet space exploration missions like "Venera" probes in the 1960s-1980s, which successfully landed on the planet. This reflects Russia's historical pride in space achievements. In mythology, it symbolizes beauty and love, influencing Russian literature and art, such as in works by Pushkin, where Roman gods are referenced to evoke classical themes.

Related Concepts:

• Марс (Mars)
• Юпитер (Jupiter)
• Афродита (Aphrodite, the Greek equivalent)